Helping you recover from the effects of COVID-19 [Make it Tacoma] ________________________________ [image of flier for city of tacoma stabilization loan] The City of Tacoma has created the COVID-19 Stabilization Loan<https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDAsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMDAzMjcuMTk0MjMyOTEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL21ha2VpdHRhY29tYS5jb20vYnVzaW5lc3MtZW1wbG95ZXItcmVzb3VyY2VzLWZvci1jb3ZpZC0xOS1yZXNwb25zZS0yLTIvZmluYW5jaWFsLXN1cHBvcnQvZmFxcy1jaXR5LW9mLXRhY29tYS1jb3ZpZC0xOS1zdGFiaWxpemF0aW9uLWxvYW4vIn0.s-JXF5XigNbusfV9kMkw_9GO1H24YW_6ASwkjZPzmS4/br/76740111718-l>, provided other tax relief and posted new funding/resources on Make It Tacoma<https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDEsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMDAzMjcuMTk0MjMyOTEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL21ha2VpdHRhY29tYS5jb20vYnVzaW5lc3MtZW1wbG95ZXItcmVzb3VyY2VzLWZvci1jb3ZpZC0xOS1yZXNwb25zZS0yLTIvZmluYW5jaWFsLXN1cHBvcnQvIn0.1-pPKTek0y3kdGjoLS-6xaiNx6OdIlTOM1eo8xjkbAw/br/76740111718-l> that may benefit your business and employees. Listed below are the key most recent updates. Financial Support<https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDIsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMDAzMjcuMTk0MjMyOTEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL21ha2VpdHRhY29tYS5jb20vYnVzaW5lc3MtZW1wbG95ZXItcmVzb3VyY2VzLWZvci1jb3ZpZC0xOS1yZXNwb25zZS0yLTIvZmluYW5jaWFsLXN1cHBvcnQvIn0.9Bw3UwEmRhFra2jt6FrJVB_R0nbmhrRo4637QhjQ_bQ/br/76740111718-l> * City of Tacoma COVID-19 Stabilization Loan. For small businesses with 10 or fewer employees who have a physical location in Tacoma and have been in business in Tacoma for one year. You can borrow up to $15,000 at 75% of the current prime rate with a 5-year amortization and no repayment for the first year. Loan funds are to be used for working capital. Businesses must be able to document a significant loss of revenue/sales due to COVID-19. * City of Tacoma B&O Tax Deferral. For small businesses that pay $10,000 or less in City of Tacoma B&O taxes annually. These small businesses that pay B&O taxes quarterly will be automatically switched to a quarterly-deferred tax status and be allowed to defer payment of their B&O taxes until January 2021. * Pierce County COVID-19 Emergency Small Business Relief Program. For small businesses with 10 or fewer employees (including the business owner) who are physically located in unincorporated Pierce County and have been in operation for one or more years. You can borrow up to $10,000 ($2,000/employee) at 0% with no payments for 12 months. Businesses must demonstrate at least a 25% reduction in revenues attributable to the COVID-19 pandemic. Applications will be accepted on a first come, first served basis subject to available funds. * Washington State Department of Enterprise Services: For Manufacturers/Distributors of Essential Products. For businesses, regardless of size, that have access to specific infection-control products and other health care supplies, which are needed immediately and in the foreseeable future. The State is able to buy these products with a purchasing card or purchase order. * SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL). For small businesses (those with up to 500 employees), including non-profit organizations, that have incurred financial losses related to COVID-19. You can borrow up to $2 million at 3.75% interest fixed with up to a 30-year amortization based on repayment ability. Loan funds are to be used for fixed assets, payroll, accounts payable and other bills due to COVID-19. * Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act--CARES Act (Senate and House approved). This $2.2 trillion stimulus package provides a large cash infusion to hospitals, broader access to COVID-19 testing, individual rebates, small business grants and loans and a wide variety of tax breaks. * Private/Nonprofit Resources. For a variety of businesses, each funder with their own creative approach--such as offering grants and waiving fees. 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Access the Federal Emergency Management Agency's Ready Campaign, which provides training modules businesses can use to maintain normal operations and provide resilience during a disruption. * Small Business Development Center (Washington). Link to Business Survival Strategies guidance and participate in ongoing webinars related to business resilience. * U.S. Department of Labor: Provided Expanded Family and Medical Leave to Employees Affected by COVID-19 Online Dialog. By March 29, 2020, provide your ideas to the U.S. Department of Labor to assist in developing compliance guidance and facilitating outreach as it implements H.R. 6201 Families First Coronavirus Response Act. Economic Impact Survey<https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDUsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMDAzMjcuMTk0MjMyOTEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL21ha2VpdHRhY29tYS5jb20vYnVzaW5lc3MtZW1wbG95ZXItcmVzb3VyY2VzLWZvci1jb3ZpZC0xOS1yZXNwb25zZS0yLTIvZmluYW5jaWFsLXN1cHBvcnQvY292aWQtMTktZWNvbm9taWMtaW1wYWN0LXN1cnZleS8ifQ.LhPnmAF7QGtb729zuAiBqlphCcuYLuRkI-OoWvSHUls/br/76740111718-l> * Economic Impact Survey of Greater Seattle Region (King, Pierce and Snohomish Counties). We are requesting all businesses and organizations in Tacoma, regardless of size, to complete the Economic Impact Survey (https://www.greater-seattle.com/en/economic-impact-survey/<https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDYsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMDAzMjcuMTk0MjMyOTEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5ncmVhdGVyLXNlYXR0bGUuY29tL2VuL2Vjb25vbWljLWltcGFjdC1zdXJ2ZXkvIn0.yQKQ2n8FO6xnzAPX5fwhXZAUGd3MjQ9gpSFWT627tBo/br/76740111718-l>) by Tuesday, March 31, 2020. This information will help us in our economic recovery efforts. We will continue to research resources that may benefit you and will update Make It Tacoma<https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDcsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMDAzMjcuMTk0MjMyOTEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL21ha2VpdHRhY29tYS5jb20vYnVzaW5lc3MtZW1wbG95ZXItcmVzb3VyY2VzLWZvci1jb3ZpZC0xOS1yZXNwb25zZS0yLTIvZmluYW5jaWFsLXN1cHBvcnQvIn0.EcU0MOkuUmqStfFFqm7MUFS9YAnQeI_x_X5k0T1bUKQ/br/76740111718-l> when new information becomes available. Please distribute this message through your professional networks. We appreciate all of your efforts to protect your businesses and employees. 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